P-Switch

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The P-Switch is a temporary activation item in the Super Mario series that, when pressed, briefly transforms coins into blocks (and vice versa) and can reveal hidden paths or items.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Super Mario series object
game mechanic
item
switch
activationMethod activated by placing an object on top
pressed by Mario
pressed by other characters
alsoKnownAs P Switch NERFINISHED
P-Switch (Super Mario) NERFINISHED
appearsInGame New Super Mario Bros. NERFINISHED
New Super Mario Bros. U NERFINISHED
New Super Mario Bros. Wii NERFINISHED
Super Mario 3D Land NERFINISHED
Super Mario 3D World NERFINISHED
Super Mario Bros. 3 NERFINISHED
Super Mario Maker NERFINISHED
Super Mario Maker 2 NERFINISHED
Super Mario World NERFINISHED
various Mario spin-off titles
appearsInSeries Super Mario NERFINISHED
audioCue plays a distinctive timer sound when activated
canBeCarried true in some games
canBeStackedWithObjects true in some games
effectDuration temporary
firstAppearedInGame Super Mario Bros. 3 NERFINISHED
franchise Mario NERFINISHED
gameplayRole environmental trigger
secret-revealing device
timed obstacle
hasVariant silver P-Switch
introducedBy Nintendo NERFINISHED
primaryEffect can create temporary platforms
can remove platforms by turning blocks into coins
reveals hidden items
reveals hidden paths
temporarily transforms blocks into coins
temporarily transforms coins into blocks
resetCondition effect ends when timer runs out
environment returns to original state after effect ends
shape large button-like switch
timeLimit expires after a short period
typicalColor blue
usedFor accessing secret areas
collecting hidden coins
puzzle solving
timed challenges
visualCue coins and blocks change appearance while active

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Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.

Water Land hasCollectible P-Switch